Pearl PD looking for two men who escaped U.S. Border Patrol on I-20

Pearl schools were placed on lockdown earlier this morning.
Manhunt underway in Pearl for two men who escaped border patrol; Source: WLBT
Manhunt underway in Pearl for two men who escaped border patrol; Source: WLBT
Published: Sep. 19, 2018 at 6:11 PM CDT
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PEARL, MS (WLBT) - The Pearl police department is looking for two men who escaped from United States Border Patrol agents Wednesday morning.

According to Lt. McGairty, the two men got out of a car and ran when they were pulled over for a traffic stop.

Manhunt underway in Pearl for two men who escaped border patrol; Source: WLBT
Manhunt underway in Pearl for two men who escaped border patrol; Source: WLBT
Manhunt underway in Pearl for two men who escaped border patrol; Source: WLBT
Manhunt underway in Pearl for two men who escaped border patrol; Source: WLBT

Pearl schools were placed on a soft lockdown earlier this morning.

Earlier this morning, Pearl Schools were placed on a soft lockdown due to the fleeing of two Hispanic males from the...

Posted by Pearl Police Department on Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Border Patrol agents are searching on I-20 east near the 50 mile marker right now.

According to Lt. McGairty, at the time of the lockdown it was unknown what charges or threat these men were to the public. After later speaking with Border Patrol, they determined the men were not a threat to the public.

The lockdown has been lifted and schools are functioning as normal.

The only description for the men is that they are Hispanic. If you see anything suspicious, please call Pearl police.

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